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English & Language Arts Education Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 133 students earned their English & Language Arts Education degrees in PA.

In terms of popularity, English & Language Arts Education is the 22nd most popular major in the state out of a total 86 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of English & Language Arts Education Majors in Pennsylvania

English & Language Arts Education majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 78
Master’s Degree 36
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 14
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 14
Associate Degree 2
Post-Master’s Certificate 2
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 2
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 1
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 1

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a English and language arts education major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of English and language arts education majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 1.5%
  • Black or African American: 6.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.5%
  • White: 79.7%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 0.0%
  • Other Races: 7.5%
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Jobs for English & Language Arts Education Grads in Pennsylvania

78,650 people in the state and 1,790,830 in the nation are employed in jobs related to English and language arts education.

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Wages for English & Language Arts Education Jobs in Pennsylvania

In this state, English and language arts education grads earn an average of $67,950. Nationwide, they make an average of $64,340.

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There are 12 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer English and language arts education degrees. Learn about the most popular 12 below:

#1

Temple University

Philadelphia
22 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $47,659 after earning their degree at this institution. Most students complete their degree in 4.33 years. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $23,888.

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The average student takes 4.12 years to complete their degree at UPenn.

#3

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh
16 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
8,830 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $56,932 after earning their degree at this institution. This private institution charges an average net price of $31,383. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate.

#4

Grove City College

Grove City
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
82% Graduation Rate
2,277 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 80% of students receive it. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1.

#5

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre
6 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
4,781 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,153 a year. 96% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
57% Graduation Rate
2,009 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. The average student takes 4.16 years to complete their degree at Cabrini University.

5 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
4,039 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Most students complete their degree in 4.31 years. This private school has an average net price of $22,233.

#6

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
78% Graduation Rate
3,370 Total Students

An average student at Messiah will pay a net price of $26,864. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it.

#6

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
1,881 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,069. The student loan default rate of 2.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $48,470 after earning their degree at this institution.

#10

Juniata College

Huntingdon
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
79% Graduation Rate
1,356 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $21,241. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 71% of the teachers are full time.

#10

Geneva College

Beaver Falls
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
64% Graduation Rate
1,349 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $37,554 a year. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $19,179.

#10

Holy Family University

Philadelphia
3 Degrees in Major Awarded
60% Graduation Rate
3,087 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. The average student takes 4.35 years to complete their degree at Holy Family. In their early career, Holy Family grads earn an average salary of $49,475.

English & Language Arts Education Careers in PA

Some of the careers English and language arts education majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
English Language and Literature Professors 8% $69,670
Education Professors 8% $63,530
Middle School Teachers 6% $65,270
High School Teachers 6% $62,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to English and language arts education.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Reading Education 472
Other Teacher Education 294
Music Education 202
Physical Education & Coaching 140
Art Education 130
Social Studies Education 96
Health Education 70
Mathematics Education 63

View all majors related to English & Language Arts Education

View Nationwide English & Language Arts Education Report

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